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Live Inferno

Emperor · 2009

150 min · 27 tracks · black metal

A symphonic maelstrom of black metal fury entwined with atmospheric melodies and haunting vocals.

Why this album works

'Live Inferno' received critical acclaim for its raw energy and intricate compositions, solidifying Emperor's status as pioneers of black metal. The album's release reignited interest in the band and earned a place in the black metal canon, illustrating their influence on both new artists and the genre as a whole.
Best for
dynamic ebb and flow experience immersive atmospheric soundscapes cathartic release through intensity
Context
Released in 2009, 'Live Inferno' is Emperor's first live album, following their disbandment in 2001. This album showcases the band's enduring legacy, capturing their final performances during a reunion tour, which marked a significant return to the stage after years of absence.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Infinity Burning (medley) 5:43
  • 2 Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times Standout 4:40
  • 3 Thus Spake the Nightspirit 4:45
  • 4 An Elegy of Icaros 6:23
  • 5 Curse You All Men! 5:06
  • 6 Wrath of the Tyrant 4:24
  • 7 With Strength I Burn Standout 8:33
  • 8 Towards the Pantheon 5:39
  • 9 The Majesty of the Nightsky 4:48
  • 10 The Loss and Curse of Reverence 6:38
  • 11 In the Wordless Chamber 5:34
  • 12 Inno a Satana 4:58
  • 13 I Am the Black Wizards Standout 5:38
  • 14 Ye Entrancemperium 5:43
  • 15 Opus a Satana 1:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Infinity Burning (medley) 5:58
  • 2 Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times Standout 4:28
  • 3 Thus Spake the Nightspirit 4:45
  • 4 An Elegy of Icaros 6:11
  • 5 Curse You All Men! 5:17
  • 6 With Strength I Burn Standout 8:29
  • 7 Towards the Pantheon 5:38
  • 8 The Majesty of the Nightsky 4:33
  • 9 The Loss and Curse of Reverence 6:41
  • 10 In the Wordless Chamber 5:53
  • 11 I Am the Black Wizards Standout 6:03
  • 12 Inno a Satana 6:31

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